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mini cheeseballs coated in chopped cranberries and pistachios

Cranberry Pistachio Mini Cheeseballs

Author: Hoorah to Health
These mini cheeseballs are made with a delicious combination of sharp cheddar cheese, goat cheese, fresh rosemary and lemon juice, and are coated in chopped cranberries and pistachios. So festive and perfect for the holidays!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 23
Calories 79 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups Fresh Cranberries finely chopped
  • 1 cup Pistachios finely chopped
  • 8 oz Goat Cheese
  • 1 cup White Sharp Cheddar Cheese shredded
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Leaves finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

Cheese Mixture

  • Shred the cheddar cheese, finely chop the rosemary leaves, and juice the lemon.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, cheddar cheese, rosemary, lemon juice, and black pepper. Set aside.

Cranberry Pistachio Coating

  • Add the cranberries and pistachios to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Pour contents onto a plate.
  • Form the cheese mixture into balls and roll them in the coating,
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Be careful to not over process the cranberries and pistachios or they will become mushy. 
  • I use a small scoop when forming the cheeseballs to keep them all uniform in size.
  • Serve them with crackers and maybe even some fresh fruit. You could drizzle them with a little honey or insert pretzel sticks into them. Either way, your guests will love and devour them!
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 23Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 67mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 179IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg